Timing chain replacement without teardown

[Moarpower]

Hey guys.
Is there an option for a split-link chain that is suitable for the 79 and 80 gs850g?
I'm pulling the head on the 80 but I also want to swap the chain for piece of mind and I'm hoping to avoid pulling it further apart than I need to.

[Rijko]

that's an option, something like this (probably can be sourced in Australia cheaper than from the UK)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145398938900

[Nessism]

Measure, don't assume. The factory manual has a cam chain elongation spec, where you measure length between a specified number of pins. If the chain is in spec, use it. GS bikes typically run big miles without cam chain worries...other than sticking tensioners. Rebuilding the tensioner with new seals should be a given...

[Syd]

Something else to consider is the condition of the cam chain tensioner blade. I sourced a new one from Suzuki Performance Spares (UK). If you need one, they cost a bit more, but they are rated as heavy duty.

You can email SPS to check availability for the 850.

[waltergs1000]

that's an option, something like this (probably can be sourced in Australia cheaper than from the UK)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145398938900

I did this 40000km ago. D.I.D. ok

[oldGSfan]

Schnitz has parts for the cam chain / tensioner https://store.schnitzracing.com/suzu...fts-tensioners

I got some clutch plates from them and was looking at their catalog.

[bwringer]

Schnitz has parts for the cam chain / tensioner https://store.schnitzracing.com/suzu...fts-tensioners

I got some clutch plates from them and was looking at their catalog.

These are parts for the 1100E/1150E.


However, the cam chain itself is the same as the 850G/GL. The front tensioner blade is the same on these two models, and is still available from Suzuki.

The rear guide is not available, and the 1100/1150 rear guide is different than the 850, so this aftermarket part would not work.

It sometimes surprising how many parts Suzuki re-used, but some things are still pretty different.

[oldGSfan]

It sometimes surprising how many parts Suzuki re-used, but some things are still pretty different.

Oh thanks for clarifying that, I spaced out.

I just rebuilt a '02 DR-Z400 carb for my son's pal. I noticed it was missing a tank mounting rubber disc thingie. Sure looked familiar, had some GS1100E spares and put one of them on it